Retail Portfolio Manager

Shaping the future of real estate for a better world

At JLL, we see a Brighter Way forward for our clients, our people, our planet, and our communities. With over 200 years of real estate experience, we are, and always have been, in continual pursuit of brighter ways of working.

We bring to life a Brighter Way in all that we do by seeking better, smarter, more innovative ways of working. We approach our work in a warmer, more optimistic, and inclusive way.

JLL is a global leader in helping clients envision where people will live, work, play, shop, and eat.

What this opportunity involves:

Fixed-Term Contract: 10 Months, beginning from Late November/Early December 2025

Are you an accomplished Centre Manager looking to take the next step in your career? JLL is seeking an ambitious retail professional to transition into a Retail Portfolio Manager role, leading multiple centres and managing a team of Centre Managers in Melbourne.

This role is perfect for experienced Centre Managers ready to expand their influence beyond a single asset. You'll oversee up to 8 Centre Managers whilst managing a diverse retail portfolio, combining your operational expertise with strategic leadership responsibilities.

An overview of the role:

• Leverage your centre management experience across multiple retail assets
• Mentor and develop Centre Managers - sharing the knowledge you've gained in the field
• Step into budget and business planning at portfolio level, building on your centre-based financial experience
• Represent JLL at client meetings and become the key relationship manager for major retail clients
• Drive performance across multiple assets using the operational insights you've developed
• Lead new business presentations - your hands-on experience will be invaluable in winning new mandates
• Manage compliance and risk across the portfolio, applying your practical knowledge at scale
• Provide strategic market advice to clients based on your deep understanding of retail operations

Sound like you? This is what we're looking for:

• Proven Centre Manager experience with strong operational and financial results
• Leadership potential - you've likely mentored junior staff and are ready to lead managers
• Strong client relationship skills developed through day-to-day centre operations
• Practical problem-solving abilities honed through managing real estate challenges
• Financial acumen from preparing centre budgets and managing operational costs
• Market knowledge of Melbourne's retail landscape
• Agent's Representative licence (essential)
• Career progression - the natural next step from Centre Management
• Broader impact - influence multiple assets rather than just one
• Leadership development - grow your team management capabilities
• Strategic involvement - contribute to business development and client strategy
• Professional growth within Australia's leading commercial property services firm

Benefits:

• Great employee discounts off fitness, wellbeing & other renowned bands
• 18 weeks paid maternity leave
• Private Health Insurance Discounts
• Active Social Club
• Employee assistant program
• Novated Lease for EV cars
• Paid time off for volunteer work
• Career Opportunities with Australia's #1 Commercial Real Estate firm
• Premium offices

What you can expect from us:

You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where the best inspire the best. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things. Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sight and imagine where JLL can take you.

As an organisation, we don't just accept that we are a place of many different people, but we embrace it, we celebrate it, and we proactively support the needs that difference brings. JLL is committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, age, sexual orientation or disability, and that is why, for more than a decade, we continue to rank among the World's Most Ethical Companies. We are dedicated to offering veterans from all ranks and services a successful civilian career as they transition out of the military. We recognise and appreciate the skills acquired in their service careers as vital and transferable to our workforce.

Interested candidates, please apply following the link below quoting job reference number AFREQ450474